Scrap

Synonyms of scrap

• discard
• waste
• junk

Antonyms of scrap

• keep
• preserve
• save

Collocations of scrap

scrap metal

Frequency: 80 %

The recycling center pays for scrap metal by the pound.

scrap paper

Frequency: 70 %

We use scrap paper for taking notes or making lists.

scrap wood

Frequency: 60 %

The carpenter collected scrap wood to use for small projects.

scrap heap

Frequency: 50 %

The old car was left to rust in the scrap heap.

scrap yard

Frequency: 45 %

The mechanic took the damaged car to the scrap yard for recycling.

Idiomatic Expressions for scrap

• Phrase: fighting like cats and dogs
  Meaning: to argue or fight constantly and aggressively
  Usage: They were always scrapping like cats and dogs, but deep down they were good friends.